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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 459.10 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 459.10 and 185.33 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 459.10 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/459.10 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 459.10 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 85,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,085.00/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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